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My Favorite VSCode Extensions! 📝

🚀 Boost Your Productivity with My Favorite VSCode Extensions! 📝

As a developer, I rely heavily on Visual Studio Code (VSCode) for my coding endeavors. Over time, I've discovered a set of indispensable extensions that have become my go-to tools for enhancing productivity and streamlining my workflow. If you're looking to level up your coding game, check out this list of extensions that I personally use and highly recommend. Let's dive in!

Web Development:

Web development, and React development combines the power of React, a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, with the broader field of web development. It encompasses creating dynamic and interactive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with React providing a component-based approach for efficient UI development. This combination allows developers to create modern, responsive, and feature-rich web experiences that leverage the capabilities of both React and web development principles.

Simple React Snippets ✨

This extension is a lifesaver for React developers. With a vast collection of snippets, it allows you to quickly generate React components, hooks, and more. It's my go-to tool for speeding up my React development process.

ES7 React/Redux/GraphQL/React-Native Snippets ✨

If you're working with React, Redux, GraphQL, or React Native, this extension is a must-have. It provides an extensive set of snippets for these technologies, allowing you to generate commonly used code snippets effortlessly.

jQuery Code Snippets 🕹️

Although jQuery may not be as popular as it once was, it still has its place in many projects. This extension equips you with a comprehensive set of snippets for jQuery, making it a breeze to write code with this library when needed.

JavaScript (ES6) Code Snippets 📝

JavaScript is the foundation of web development, and this extension provides a wealth of ES6 code snippets. From arrow functions to promises, it covers a wide range of modern JavaScript syntax, saving me valuable time while coding.

WordPress Development:

WordPress is a popular CMS for building websites, and its development involves customizing and extending its core functionality. I use these extensions to enhance the development experience in the WordPress ecosystem, providing features tailored to WordPress development.

VSCode WordPress Hooks 📚

Another gem for WordPress developers, this extension provides autocompletion and documentation specifically for WordPress hooks, actions, and filters. Simply install the extension, and as you write code, it will offer suggestions and information about available WordPress hooks, making it easier to integrate custom functionality into your WordPress projects. It's an invaluable resource that saves me time and helps me write more efficient code.

Wordpress Block Markup 📚

This extension provides useful tools and snippets for working with block markup in WordPress Gutenberg editor. It offers tools and snippets that simplify the process of creating custom blocks by providing predefined block markup templates. By leveraging this extension, you can speed up your development workflow and ensure consistent block markup in your WordPress projects


Various Other Extensions

The following list of extensions includes valuable tools that are beneficial for most web developers

Path Intellisense 🌐

Say goodbye to navigating through your project structure manually! Path Intellisense auto-completes file paths and import statements, making it easier to locate and include files in your code. I use it frequently to avoid typos and save time.

Prettier - Code Formatter 👌

Code formatting consistency is crucial for maintaining clean and readable code. Prettier is my go-to extension for automatically formatting code according to predefined rules. It's a real time-saver that ensures my code always looks top-notch.

Live Sass Compiler 🎨

When working with Sass/SCSS, this extension is a game-changer. It compiles my Sass files into CSS in real-time, providing instant feedback on style changes. It's an essential tool for efficient styling and design iterations.

Live Server 🌐

I use Live Server frequently when developing web applications. It enables me to launch a local development server with automatic browser refresh, saving me from manually refreshing the page after every code change. It's a fantastic time-saver.


Import Cost 📦

Optimize your code bundle size with Import Cost. This extension displays the size of imported packages right in your editor, helping you make informed decisions about dependencies.

By incorporating these extensions into your VSCode setup, you can supercharge your development experience and save valuable time and effort. These tools have become integral parts of my daily coding routine, and I highly recommend them to fellow developers.

✨ Share this article with your developer friends and colleagues to help them enhance their coding workflow. Do you use any of these extensions? Let me know in the comments below. Happy coding! 🚀💻

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